On 17 September 2026, Australia’s Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration announced the next stage of the Government’s migration program reforms, directed at reducing net overseas migration to 245,000 in 2026-27 and 225,000 from 2027-28. Net overseas migration for the year to March 2026 was reported at 292,100
Skilled trade workers are already in high demand, and researchers say the industry will continue to see steady job growth in the decade to come


